1996 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 606 kg more than 2007 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, 1996 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Legend | 2007 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Legend | Rio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
