2005 Honda Life vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (78 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 400 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 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Life | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
