2004 Kia Rio vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, both 2004 Kia Rio and 2004 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Rio weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4.
Because 2004 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Morgan 4 (160 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2004 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Rio | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Kia | Morgan |
| Model | Rio | 4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
