1995 Kia Sephia vs. 2010 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2010 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Sephia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Sephia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1995 Kia Sephia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Kia Sephia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Sephia | 2010 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sephia | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2659 mm |
