2001 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (128 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 740 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 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Rio | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rio | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
