2007 Kia Rio vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 313 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rio | Condor |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1047 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |