2005 Kia Picanto vs. 2002 Kia Pride Wagon

To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Pride Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Pride Wagon would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 530 kg more than 2002 Kia Pride Wagon.

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, 2002 Kia Pride Wagon (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Kia Picanto 2002 Kia Pride Wagon
Make Kia Kia
Model Picanto Pride Wagon
Year Released 2005 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 999 cc 1324 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 86 Nm 136 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 820 kg
Vehicle Length 3500 mm 3930 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2350 mm


 

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