2001 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2001 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 915 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 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Rio | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Rio | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
