1990 Honda Concerto vs. 2006 Kia Rio
To start off, 2006 Kia Rio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Rio (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Rio weights approximately 113 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. 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, 2006 Kia Rio (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto. 2006 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 2006 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Concerto | Rio |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2420 mm |
