2000 Honda Life vs. 2010 Kia Opirus
To start off, 2010 Kia Opirus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Opirus (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Opirus should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Opirus weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Opirus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2010 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2010 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2010 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
