2005 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Kia Picanto and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 645 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Picanto | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Picanto | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |
