2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS vs. 2005 Kia Rio Sedan
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS and 2005 Kia Rio Sedan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio Sedan (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio Sedan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio Sedan.
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 Kia Rio Sedan (141 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Rio Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio 1.3 RS | 2005 Kia Rio Sedan | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rio | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1144 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
