2005 Kia Amanti vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Kia Amanti and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 462 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Amanti | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Amanti | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
