2002 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Rio.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (127 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Rio. (113 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Rio. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Rio | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Rio | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |