2005 Honda Life vs. 2011 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2011 Hyundai H1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2011 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Life | H1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3210 mm |
