1998 Honda Life vs. 2004 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2004 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 6 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Trajet (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 1120 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 2004 Hyundai Trajet. 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, 2004 Hyundai Trajet (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Life | 2004 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Life | Trajet |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |