1997 Honda Life vs. 2000 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Sonata (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 470 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 2000 Hyundai Sonata. 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, 2000 Hyundai Sonata (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Life | 2000 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 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 | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
