1996 Kia Avella vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1996 Kia Avella and 1996 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 87 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella.

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, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Kia Avella 1996 Toyota Corolla
Make Kia Toyota
Model Avella Corolla
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1762 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 1032 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2630 mm


 

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