2003 Honda City vs. 2005 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Getz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Getz. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Getz. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Getz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 2005 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | City | Getz |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
