2008 GMC Envoy vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2008 GMC Envoy is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Envoy (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1226 kg more than 1996 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, 2008 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Envoy | Avella |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2400 mm |
