2005 Kia Pregio vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2005 Kia Pregio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Verossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Verossa would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2005 Kia Pregio. (81 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Pregio weights approximately 152 kg more than 2001 Toyota Verossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Pregio. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Pregio has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Pregio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Pregio | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Pregio | Verossa |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |