1998 Kia Avella vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1080 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3040 mm |
