2005 Kia Rio vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 146 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio. 1997 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rio | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2470 mm |