2011 Kia Rio vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 142 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio.
Because 1985 Toyota Crown 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 1985 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Rio | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rio | Crown |
Year Released | 2011 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4016 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2700 mm |