2005 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, 2007 Nissan Note is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio.
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, 2007 Nissan Note (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Rio | 2007 Nissan Note | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Rio | Note |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |