1999 Kia Avella vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 8 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 881 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3090 mm |
