1996 Kia Avella vs. 2011 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 15 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Materia (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 80 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2011 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Kia | Daihatsu |
| Model | Avella | Materia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
