1999 Kia Rio vs. 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 1999 Kia Rio and 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Rio (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 Kia Rio.
Because 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Rio | 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Rio | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2210 mm |