1999 Kia Avella vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 10 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 1007 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Avella | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2630 mm |
