2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Rio | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |
