2005 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2005 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio. 2005 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Kia |
| Model | Lancer | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1158 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
