2000 Kia Avella vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 800 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 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1960 mm |
