2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Be Bop. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Be Bop would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Be Bop (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Be Bop weights approximately 237 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Renault Be Bop is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Be Bop 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, 2003 Renault Be Bop (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Be Bop will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Be Bop | Rio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4249 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
