2008 Kia Rio vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 1993 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Kia | Plymouth |
Model | Rio | Neon |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |