1999 Kia Avella vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1332 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2860 mm |
