1999 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 179 kg more than 2010 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 Renault Laguna (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Laguna | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Laguna | Rio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2499 mm |
