1975 Honda Life vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Life | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
