1998 Kia Avella vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 690 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Avella | 6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2680 mm |
