2001 Kia Visto vs. 2005 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Visto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Visto would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Voyager (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Kia Visto. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Visto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 950 kg more than 2001 Kia Visto. 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 Chrysler Voyager (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Visto. (74 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Visto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Visto | 2005 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Kia | Chrysler |
| Model | Visto | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
