2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Mahindra Bolero
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Mahindra Bolero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Bolero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Bolero. (93 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 801 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
Because 2007 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Rio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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 Mahindra Bolero (235 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Bolero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Mahindra Bolero | |
| Make | Kia | Mahindra |
| Model | Rio | Bolero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
