2012 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Rio weights approximately 161 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Rio | 2007 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rio | YRV |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
