2002 Honda Life vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 597 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Life. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Sportage |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |