1999 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Hyundai Getz
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Getz is newer by 13 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Rio (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Getz. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 242 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, 2012 Hyundai Getz (215 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Rio | 2012 Hyundai Getz | |
| Make | Kia | Hyundai |
| Model | Rio | Getz |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
