2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio 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 1,998 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 Rio.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio. 2011 Kia Rio 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 Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 2011 Kia Rio | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Condor | Rio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1600 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 158 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |