2002 Honda Life vs. 2005 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2005 Kia Amanti is newer by 3 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 964 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, 2005 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2005 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
