2002 Kia Rio vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2002 Kia Rio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru Legacy (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru Legacy 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, 1996 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Rio. (113 Nm). This means 1996 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Rio.

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