1996 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 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 Civic (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
