2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 23 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1073 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |