2002 Honda Life vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 8 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 649 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.
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, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 67 L |
