1995 Kia Sephia vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 16 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 530 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 2011 Toyota Hilux 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Kia Sephia | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sephia | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
