1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Alvis | Kia |
| Model | TA 21 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
