2010 Kia Rio vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Rio would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1464 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 682 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Rio | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Rio | Ram |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4249 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 129 L |
