2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto. 2007 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 Kia Picanto | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Picanto | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
