2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Kia Venga

To start off, 2011 Kia Venga is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 206 kg more than 2011 Kia Venga.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga, 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Venga.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Toyota Condor 2011 Kia Venga
Make Toyota Kia
Model Condor Venga
Year Released 2001 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2995 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 192 Nm 137 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 22.2:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1459 kg 1253 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 48 L


 

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