1999 Kia Rio vs. 1999 Nissan Serena
To start off, both 1999 Kia Rio and 1999 Nissan Serena were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Serena (172 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (98 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Serena weights approximately 747 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 1999 Nissan Serena 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, 1999 Nissan Serena 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, 1999 Nissan Serena (403 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm). This means 1999 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 1999 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Rio | Serena |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
