2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Alero (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 Oldsmobile Alero.
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 Oldsmobile Alero (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2005 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Picanto | Alero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
