1996 Kia Avella vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 325 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, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
