1981 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Avella weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Avella |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2400 mm |
