1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet S-10 and 1999 Kia Avella were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 552 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | S-10 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2400 mm |
