1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 485 kg more than 2000 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Corvette | Avella |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2400 mm |
