1996 Kia Avella vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 582 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, 2011 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Avella | Accord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2799 mm |
