2005 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Peugeot 107
To start off, both 2005 Kia Rio and 2005 Peugeot 107 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 107. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Rio weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 107. 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 Kia Rio (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 107. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 107.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2005 Peugeot 107 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Rio | 107 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1144 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
