1996 Kia Avella vs. 1996 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1996 Kia Avella and 1996 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotus Elan weights approximately 75 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 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 1996 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Avella | Elan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2260 mm |
