2002 Honda Life vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 10 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Forte weights approximately 500 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.
Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2012 Kia Forte has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Forte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Forte |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |