2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Proton Saloon
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Proton Saloon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Proton Saloon. 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 (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | Kia | Proton |
| Model | Rio | Saloon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 920 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2390 mm |
