2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2008 Proton Gen-2
To start off, both 2008 Kia Picanto and 2008 Proton Gen-2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Proton Gen-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Proton Gen-2 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Proton Gen-2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Proton Gen-2 (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Proton Gen-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Picanto | 2008 Proton Gen-2 | |
| Make | Kia | Proton |
| Model | Picanto | Gen-2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
