2005 Fiat Idea vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Idea and 2005 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Idea (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2005 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Idea | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Idea | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
