1963 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Cobra | Avella |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
