2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Kia Picanto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Picanto would be higher. 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 422 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Picanto | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Picanto | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
