1999 Kia Avella vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis is newer by 7 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 682 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2830 mm |
