2004 Honda Life vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Prius (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 590 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Prius |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
