2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Toyota Avanza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 63 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Rio | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
