2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Kia Rio
To start off, 2007 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 87 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
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 Ford Fiesta (208 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Kia Rio | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |