2001 Honda City vs. 2009 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i10 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i10 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda City | 2009 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | City | i10 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
