2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 218 kg more than 2005 Opel Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Rio | Agila |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
