2005 Honda Life vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 675 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life. 2000 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Life | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2720 mm |
