2005 Kia Spectra vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2005 Kia Spectra and 2005 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Spectra (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Kia Spectra.
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 Spectra (184 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Spectra | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Spectra | Prius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
