1996 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 975 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.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Kia Avella. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Avella | Safari |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
