2000 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota is newer by 10 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1622 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, 2010 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Avella | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3340 mm |
