2005 Honda Life vs. 1998 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Hyundai Pony. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Pony would be higher. At 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Pony is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Pony (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Pony should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Pony weights approximately 140 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 1998 Hyundai Pony. 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, 1998 Hyundai Pony (118 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Pony will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1998 Hyundai Pony | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | Pony |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
