2012 BMW 135 vs. 2012 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2012 BMW 135 and 2012 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2012 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 721 kg more than 2012 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 135 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 2012 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Picanto, 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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 135 | 2012 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 135 | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4374 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1412 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 35 L |
