2004 Rover 75 vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 492 kg more than 2011 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 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Rover 75 | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Rover | Kia |
Model | 75 | Rio |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1093 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4366 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 43 L |