2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1277 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Express | RIO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 43 L |
