2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Picanto weights approximately 138 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2007 Kia Picanto (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Picanto | 2000 Honda Life | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Picanto | Life |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |