1996 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 14 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 516 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, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2010 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avella | HHR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2200 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 | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2629 mm |
