2004 Honda City vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 912 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 2006 Hyundai Trajet has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Trajet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda City | 2006 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | City | Trajet |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |