2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte is newer by 9 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 391 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, both vehicles can yield 195 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Condor | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Condor | Forte |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2438 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1241 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |