2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 647 kg more than 1997 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Avella |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
