1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1999 Kia Rio were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | 145 | Rio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
