2005 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 295 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, 2005 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
