1999 Kia Avella vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2005 Kia Picanto is newer by 6 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Picanto weights approximately 432 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Avella | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2380 mm |
