2010 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1263 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | 4Runner | Life |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2053 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4823 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1816 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2370 mm |
