1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 54 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Carina | Rio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
