1999 Kia Rio vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1999 Kia Rio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 485 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.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2740 mm |
