1970 Land Rover Serie II vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 407 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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 Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2012 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Land Rover Serie II | 2012 Kia Rio | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Serie II | Rio |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2284 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1093 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4046 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |