1988 Renault 19 vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (91 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Rio weights approximately 157 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Renault 19 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 19 | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | 19 | Rio |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |