1998 Hyundai Coupe 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 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. Both 1998 Hyundai Coupe and 2009 Kia Rio are equipped with a 1,599 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Coupe (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Coupe.
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, 2009 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Hyundai Coupe | 2009 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Coupe | Rio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
