1997 Kia Avella vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 790 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 Sienna (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Sienna 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 Sienna | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |
