1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 1400 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
