2009 Honda Fit vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 546 kg more than 1998 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Fit | 1998 Kia Avella | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Fit | Avella |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |