1997 Honda Life vs. 1993 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1997 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Hyundai Lantra (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 272 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Hyundai Lantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1993 Hyundai Lantra (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 1993 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
