1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 322 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Step Wagon | Rio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4016 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2499 mm |
