1999 Kia Rio vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1999 Kia Rio and 1999 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Rio weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Morgan 4.
Because 1999 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Rio | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Kia | Morgan |
Model | Rio | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |