1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Vedette weights approximately 207 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford Vedette | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Vedette | Avella |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
