2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 205 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Condor | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Condor | Borrego |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2438 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1290 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |