2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 427 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.
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 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Rio | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
