2005 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Kia Picanto and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 790 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.
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 Toyota Avensis (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Picanto | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Picanto | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
