2005 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Kia Rio
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Kia Rio. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 365 kg more than 1999 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 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Rio. (143 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 1999 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
