1999 Honda Life vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 14 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), 2013 Kia RIO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia RIO (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia RIO should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia RIO weights approximately 339 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 2013 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, 2013 Kia RIO (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | RIO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| 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 | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
