2001 Honda City vs. 2001 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2001 Honda City and 2001 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Magentis weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Honda City. 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, 2001 Kia Magentis (180 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2001 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | City | Magentis |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |