2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Cuore and 2008 Kia Rio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 306 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
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, 2008 Kia Rio (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Cuore has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2008 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Cuore | Rio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1101 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
