2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 710 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 2005 Toyota Camry. 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Camry | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
