2004 Honda Life vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 140 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2005 Kia Rio (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Life | 2005 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Life | Rio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |