1996 Kia Avella vs. 1985 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 325 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.

Because 1985 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1996 Kia Avella has manual transmission. 1996 Kia Avella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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