1997 Kia Avella vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 15 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 875 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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2789 mm |
