1999 Kia Rio vs. 1999 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 1999 Kia Rio and 1999 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Rio (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1999 Seat Ibiza. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 11 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio.
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 Kia Rio (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Ibiza. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 1999 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Rio | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
