1996 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 455 kg more than 1998 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 Honda Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2400 mm |
