2001 Honda Stream vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Stream would be higher. At 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Stream weights approximately 237 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Honda Stream (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Stream | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Stream | Rio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4249 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
