1999 Honda Life vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Rio weights approximately 283 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2011 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Rio |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1073 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2499 mm |