1983 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Avella |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2400 mm |
