2004 Kia Rio vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2004 Kia Rio and 2004 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 687 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Rio weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2004 TVR Speed 12 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 TVR Speed 12. 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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 740 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Rio | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Kia | TVR |
| Model | Rio | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
