2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 29 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Kia Rio (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. 2007 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Lanos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Daewoo | Kia |
Model | Lanos | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |