2005 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac DeVille and 2005 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 769 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac DeVille (406 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac DeVille | 2005 Kia Rio | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | DeVille | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4570 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 141 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |