2001 Honda Life vs. 2009 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Getz is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Getz (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Getz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2009 Hyundai Getz (125 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2009 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Getz |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 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 | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
