2005 Toyota Windom vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 182 kg more than 2013 Kia Forte. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Windom | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Windom | Forte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
