1994 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 24 kg more than 2008 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, 1994 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Rio |
Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |