2007 Kia Picanto vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 2010 Toyota 4Runner. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Picanto, 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Picanto | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Picanto | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 91 L |
