2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 369 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Transit Connect | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Transit Connect | Avella |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |
