2009 Lada 111 vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2009 Lada 111 and 2009 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Lada 111. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Forte weights approximately 167 kg more than 2009 Lada 111. 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 Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 111. (128 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada 111 | 2009 Kia Forte | |
Make | Lada | Kia |
Model | 111 | Forte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 52 L |