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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio.
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 (144 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). 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 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |