1973 Honda Life vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Rio weights approximately 603 kg more than 1973 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda Life | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Rio |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 43 L |
