2000 Dodge Dakota vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 612 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, 2000 Dodge Dakota (197 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Dakota | Avella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2400 mm |
