1998 Kia Avella vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 772 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Avella | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2640 mm |
