2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Patrol (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Rio | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
