2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 650 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Venga. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (398 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Expedition | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Expedition | Venga |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
