2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Peugeot Boxer
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Peugeot Boxer were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot Boxer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot Boxer (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot Boxer should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio.
Because 2007 Peugeot Boxer 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 2007 Peugeot Boxer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rio, 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, 2007 Peugeot Boxer (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot Boxer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Peugeot Boxer | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Rio | Boxer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
