1996 Honda S-MX vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1996 Honda S-MX 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 385 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.
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 Honda S-MX (191 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda S-MX | 1996 Kia Avella | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | S-MX | Avella |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |