1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Monaro | Avella |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
