2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Subaru Traviq were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Traviq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Traviq (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Traviq weights approximately 532 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Traviq (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Traviq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Rio | Traviq |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1476 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
