2008 Kia Rio vs. 2005 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 682 kg more than 2008 Kia Rio.
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, 2005 Peugeot 607 (449 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Rio | 2005 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Rio | 607 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 449 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1101 kg | 1783 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |