2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2007 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu YRV and 2007 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Daihatsu YRV weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto.
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, 2007 Kia Picanto (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. 2007 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu YRV has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu YRV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 2007 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | YRV | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
