1996 Kia Avella vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 17 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 1048 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, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Avella | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |
