1997 Kia Avella vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 425 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2590 mm |
