1997 Kia Avella vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Avella | Korando |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2490 mm |
