1998 Honda Life vs. 2003 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2003 Hyundai Getz is newer by 5 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 1,493 cc (3 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Getz (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 410 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 2003 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2003 Hyundai Getz (195 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 2003 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Getz |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
