2005 Toyota Windom vs. 2005 Kia Spectra

To start off, both 2005 Toyota Windom and 2005 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Kia Spectra. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Kia Spectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Spectra. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Spectra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota Windom 2005 Kia Spectra
Make Toyota Kia
Model Windom Spectra
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 212 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2720 mm