2002 Ford Ka vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Ford Ka is newer by 2 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Ka (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Ka weights approximately 90 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 2002 Ford Ka. 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, 2002 Ford Ka (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Ka | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Ka | Life |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
