1996 Kia Avella vs. 2007 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2007 Opel Vivaro is newer by 11 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Vivaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Vivaro (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vivaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 762 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, 2007 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2007 Opel Vivaro | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Avella | Vivaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3100 mm |
