2012 Toyota Camry vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 680 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Camry | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Camry | Life |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2370 mm |
