2011 Toyota Matrix vs. 2011 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Matrix and 2011 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Matrix (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Picanto.
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, 2011 Toyota Matrix (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2011 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Matrix | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4366 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |
