1999 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1564 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Rio | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Rio | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2743 mm |