2008 Fiat Linea vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Linea and 2008 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Linea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Linea weights approximately 257 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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, 2008 Fiat Linea (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Linea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Linea | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Linea | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
