1993 Kia Capital vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 536 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1993 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1993 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1993 Kia Capital will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Kia Capital | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Capital | Life |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
