2002 Kia Sephia II vs. 2003 Honda Z
To start off, 2003 Honda Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sephia II (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sephia II should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sephia II weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Z 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, 2002 Kia Sephia II (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sephia II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Z. 2003 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Sephia II has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Sephia II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sephia II | 2003 Honda Z | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sephia II | Z |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
