2000 Honda Life vs. 2012 Hyundai Veloster
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Veloster is newer by 12 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Veloster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Veloster (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Veloster should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Veloster weights approximately 382 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 2012 Hyundai Veloster. 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, 2012 Hyundai Veloster (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Veloster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2012 Hyundai Veloster has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Veloster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2012 Hyundai Veloster | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Veloster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4219 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2649 mm |
