2004 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 96 kg more than 2004 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Rio | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Rio | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |