2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Kia Forte
To start off, 2011 Kia Forte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 356 kg more than 2011 Kia Forte.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Forte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2011 Kia Forte has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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:
| 2008 Toyota Condor | 2011 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Condor | Forte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2436 cc | 2400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
