1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 562 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Polara | Avella |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2400 mm |
