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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 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 181 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 (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). 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 | 1492 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 915 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
