2002 Honda Life vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1010 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
