2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio.
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 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Rio | Sentra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |