1996 BMW 535 vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1996 BMW 535 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 747 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 535 (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 535 | 1996 Kia Avella | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 535 | Avella |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |