2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 895 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Santa Fe | Life |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |