2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 907 kg more than 2011 Kia Rio.
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, 2011 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Picanto | Rio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1600 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 | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 43 L |
