1996 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Intrepid 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 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Intrepid (214 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 590 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 Dodge Intrepid (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Intrepid | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Intrepid | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2400 mm |
