1997 Kia Avella vs. 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 2 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 801 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, 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 1999 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
