1997 Honda Life vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 9 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1372 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.

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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Honda Life 2006 Hyundai Terracan
Make Honda Hyundai
Model Life Terracan
Year Released 1997 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 47 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 58 Nm 346 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 2162 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2760 mm


 

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