2001 Honda HR-V vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2001 Honda HR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda HR-V weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda HR-V | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | HR-V | Avella |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2400 mm |
