1989 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Kia Rio

To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Commodore weights approximately 366 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.

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