2000 Honda City vs. 2009 Kia Rio
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. Both 2000 Honda City and 2009 Kia Rio are equipped with a 1,343 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 204 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
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, 2000 Honda City (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2009 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | City | Rio |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1144 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |