1998 Kia Avella vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 14 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 660 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Avella | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |
