1996 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
