2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2001 Kia Sephia II

To start off, both 2001 Toyota Condor and 2001 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 622 kg more than 2001 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sephia II. 2001 Kia Sephia II has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Kia Sephia II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Condor 2001 Kia Sephia II
Make Toyota Kia
Model Condor Sephia II
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2992 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 79 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 122 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 78 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 83.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 22.2:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 1055 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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