2000 Honda Life vs. 2011 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i20 is newer by 11 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai i20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai i20 (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai i20 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 365 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 2011 Hyundai i20. 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, 2011 Hyundai i20 (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2011 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | i20 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2525 mm |
