1998 Daewoo Matiz vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Daewoo Matiz 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 62 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daewoo Matiz. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daewoo Matiz | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Matiz | Avella |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |
