1999 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Rio would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1371 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 2007 Nissan Titan 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, 2007 Nissan Titan 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Rio | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Rio | Titan |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3560 mm |