1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (196 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 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, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Avella |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
