1998 Kia Avella vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 15 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 781 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Avella | Escape |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2690 mm |
