2002 Honda Life vs. 2006 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1302 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2006 Hyundai Terracan (346 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2006 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Life | Terracan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |