1996 Fiat Panda vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Panda 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (87 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Panda. (33 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 261 kg more than 1996 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Panda | 1996 Kia Avella | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Panda | Avella |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 769 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 58 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2400 mm |