1995 Nissan President vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 797 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Nissan President 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 1995 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan President | 2012 Kia Rio | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | President | Rio |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1093 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |