1997 Kia Avella vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, both 1997 Kia Avella and 1997 Plymouth Neon were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 194 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Avella | Neon |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2650 mm |
