2005 GMC Safari vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 9 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 979 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, 2005 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Safari | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
