imo hydrocodone is way better than soma, i don't even find soma recreational.
with soma i feel dull, bored, somewhat drowsy and sedated, mildy depresssed, and have an annoying sensation that i'm not that in control of my muscle movement. no euphoria, no feelings of intoxication, i think soma is shit for recreation.
with hydrocodone it is a weaker opiate to me(i've gone through heroin, morphine, and oxymorphone) but i can still catch a buzz with a high enough dose. typical opiate effects like euphoria, relaxation/sedation, pain relief, and drowsiness.
i know soma is a GABAergic like benzos, barbs, and booze but i've never felt the same effects(and i've taken truely massive doses of soma). the weakest benzo i've ever tried(quazepam) is better than soma imo.