1998 Kia Avella vs. 1995 Kia Retona
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 955 kg more than 1998 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, 1995 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 1995 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Avella | Retona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
