1998 Honda Life vs. 1998 Kia Elan
To start off, both 1998 Honda Life and 1998 Kia Elan were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Elan (151 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Elan should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Kia Elan (186 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 1998 Kia Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1998 Kia Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Elan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 151 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2270 mm |
