1998 Kia Avella vs. 1998 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1998 Kia Avella and 1998 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 245 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, 1998 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 1998 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Avella | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
