1999 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 11 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 352 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, 2010 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Avella | Soul |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2550 mm |
