1998 Honda NSX vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 138 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 1998 Honda NSX 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 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 2009 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | NSX | Rio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
