2009 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 153 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma 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 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Rio | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Rio | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1508 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |