2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 1 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 415 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, 2001 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | S-MX | Avella |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
