2012 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 7 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 715 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 2012 Hyundai Tucson. 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, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Tucson | Life |
Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2370 mm |