2006 Kia Rio vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2006 Kia Rio and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Camry (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Rio | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2360 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1144 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
