1999 Acura SLX vs. 1999 Kia Sephia
To start off, both 1999 Acura SLX and 1999 Kia Sephia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Acura SLX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Acura SLX (225 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sephia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Acura SLX should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura SLX weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Kia Sephia. 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, 1999 Acura SLX (312 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sephia. (148 Nm). This means 1999 Acura SLX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura SLX | 1999 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | SLX | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4661 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2570 mm |
