2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2010 Kia Optima
To start off, 2010 Kia Optima is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Optima weights approximately 376 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Optima (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2010 Kia Optima has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Optima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2010 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Avanza | Optima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |
