2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 640 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lincoln Town Car 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 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lincoln Town Car | 2013 Kia RIO | |
Make | Lincoln | Kia |
Model | Town Car | RIO |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4045 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 43 L |