2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Peugeot 1007
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Peugeot 1007 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 1007 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (81 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 1007. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 1007. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 1007. 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 Peugeot 1007 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 1007 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Peugeot 1007 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Rio | 1007 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1243 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
