2002 Honda Life vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 425 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Sportage |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 58 L |