1999 Kia Rio vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Kia Rio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 295 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |
