2010 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Fiat Strada

To start off, both 2010 Kia Rio and 2010 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Strada.

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, 2010 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Rio 2010 Fiat Strada
Make Kia Fiat
Model Rio Strada
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1600 cc 1248 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4026 mm 4444 mm
Vehicle Width 1694 mm 1644 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2499 mm 2718 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 58 L


 

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