2009 Kia Picanto vs. 2009 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2009 Kia Picanto and 2009 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Spectra (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Spectra weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Kia Spectra (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Picanto | 2009 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Picanto | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 929 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
