1996 Kia Avella vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 9 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. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1495 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Avella | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2970 mm |
