2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 944 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |