2005 Honda Life vs. 1996 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Lantra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Lantra would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (112 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Hyundai Lantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Hyundai Lantra (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1996 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Lantra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |
