2001 Kia Rio vs. 1998 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Kia Rio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2001 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 965 kg more than 2001 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Rio. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Rio | 1998 Nissan President | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Rio | President |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3040 mm |
