2000 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 4 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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 Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Rio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
