2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Rio
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 84 kg more than 2012 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 Kia Rio (167 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Rio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4046 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |
