1996 BMW 525 vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1996 BMW 525 and 1996 Kia Avella were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 525 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
