2001 Kia Rio vs. 2001 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2001 Kia Rio and 2001 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Impreza (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 240 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 2001 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Rio | 2001 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Rio | Impreza |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |