2008 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2008 Kia Rio and 2008 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Primera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Rio (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Primera weights approximately 424 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, 2008 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Rio | Primera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |