2012 Kia Venga vs. 2011 Chrysler Delta
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chrysler Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chrysler Delta would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Delta (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Delta should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Venga weights approximately 315 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Delta.
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 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Delta. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Venga | 2011 Chrysler Delta | |
| Make | Kia | Chrysler |
| Model | Venga | Delta |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1395 kg |
