2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2006 Kia Picanto and 2006 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Sentra (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 425 kg more than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2006 Nissan Sentra (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Picanto | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Picanto | Sentra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |