2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Liana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Liana (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 22 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 Suzuki Liana (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Rio | Liana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 83 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |