2007 Kia Cerato vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2007 Kia Cerato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 86 kg more than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Because 1997 Nissan Crew is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Nissan Crew. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cerato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Cerato | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Cerato | Crew |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
