2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Kia Picanto and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 502 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 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Picanto | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Picanto | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |