2005 Honda Life vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Echo (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Echo weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Echo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 Toyota Echo (122 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Echo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2380 mm |
