1996 Kia Avella vs. 1998 Mazda Midge
To start off, 1998 Mazda Midge is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. Both 1996 Kia Avella and 1998 Mazda Midge are equipped with a 1,323 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Midge. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda Midge weights approximately 51 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Midge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 1998 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Avella | Midge |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
