2002 Kia Rio vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 11 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2002 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1570 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 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Rio. (113 Nm). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Rio | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Rio | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2745 mm |
