1998 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 12 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1141 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Avella | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2720 mm |
