2000 Kia Pride Wagon vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 472 kg more than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Bora (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Pride Wagon. 2005 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Pride Wagon has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Pride Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Pride Wagon | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pride Wagon | Bora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
