1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 457 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XK | Avella |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2400 mm |
