2013 Kia RIO vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Kia RIO and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 561 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Kia RIO | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Kia | Aston Martin |
| Model | RIO | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4045 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |
