2000 Fiat Multipla vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Multipla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Multipla 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 8 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Multipla. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 194 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, 2010 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Multipla. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Multipla | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Multipla | Rio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
