2004 Kia Rio vs. 2004 Samsung SM3
To start off, both 2004 Kia Rio and 2004 Samsung SM3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Rio (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM3. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM3 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Kia Rio (141 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Rio | 2004 Samsung SM3 | |
| Make | Kia | Samsung |
| Model | Rio | SM3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |
