2001 Toyota Verossa vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 440 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Verossa 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 Toyota Verossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Verossa | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Verossa | Rio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
