2002 Kia Rio vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2002 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2002 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 315 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Rio. (113 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Rio | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Picnic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
