2007 Nissan Tiida vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Tiida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Tiida would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Tiida. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Tiida.
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, 2011 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Tiida. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Tiida. 2011 Kia Forte has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Tiida has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Tiida will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Forte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Tiida | 2011 Kia Forte | |
Make | Nissan | Kia |
Model | Tiida | Forte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |