1999 Kia Avella vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 382 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, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
