2002 Honda Life vs. 2002 Kia Sephia II
To start off, both 2002 Honda Life and 2002 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sephia II (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sephia II should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sephia II weights approximately 195 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.
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, 2002 Kia Sephia II (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sephia II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2002 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |
