1996 Kia Avella vs. 1996 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1996 Kia Avella and 1996 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 406 (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 295 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 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Kia Avella | 1996 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Avella | 406 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |