2000 Honda Life vs. 2007 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Elantra (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 410 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Elantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2007 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2007 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| 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 | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
