1995 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Kia Avella

To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1995 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Honda Accord 1997 Kia Avella
Make Honda Kia
Model Accord Avella
Year Released 1995 1997
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1323 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 184 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1460 mm