1995 Honda CRX vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, 1999 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda CRX (131 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda CRX weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio. 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, 1999 Kia Rio (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda CRX | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CRX | Rio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2420 mm |
