1994 Hyundai Marcia vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Hyundai Marcia (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 640 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Hyundai Marcia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1994 Hyundai Marcia (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Hyundai Marcia | 2002 Honda Life | |
| Make | Hyundai | Honda |
| Model | Marcia | Life |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
