1988 Toyota Camry vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,830 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Camry weights approximately 144 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio.
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, 2010 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Camry. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Camry | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Camry | Rio |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1830 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2499 mm |
