2003 Honda Life vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Atos is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Atos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Atos (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 268 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2012 Hyundai Atos (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Atos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2012 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2003 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Atos |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2390 mm |
