2002 Honda Life vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 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 | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
