2010 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2010 Kia Rio and 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Rio weights approximately 286 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Rio | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Kia | Smart |
Model | Rio | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1106 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4026 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 33 L |