2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW MM Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW MM Roadster would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2013 Kia Forte. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Forte.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | MM Roadster | Forte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |
