2004 Toyota Yaris vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 170 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life. 1997 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Yaris | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Yaris | Life |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
