2005 Honda Fit vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 142 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Fit | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
