1998 Kia Avella vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1799 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3100 mm |
