2000 Kia Avella vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 291 kg more than 2000 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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Avella | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2650 mm |
