2012 Kia Picanto vs. 2012 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2012 Kia Picanto and 2012 Peugeot 207 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 207 (74 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Kia Picanto. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 224 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.
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, 2012 Peugeot 207 (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Picanto. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Picanto | 2012 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Picanto | 207 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
