2005 Kia Picanto vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 215 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 100 NX (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 100 NX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Picanto | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Picanto | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
