1998 Kia Avella vs. 2007 Mazda 5
To start off, 2007 Mazda 5 is newer by 9 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 5 weights approximately 276 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, 2007 Mazda 5 (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2007 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Avella | 5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2760 mm |
