2000 Kia Avella vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 627 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Avella | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2640 mm |
