1995 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 3 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 305 kg more than 1998 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 (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 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 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Accord | 1998 Kia Avella | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Avella |
Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |