1997 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 13 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1491 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2855 mm |
