1972 Citroen DS vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen DS would be higher. At 2,347 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Citroen DS (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Citroen DS should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Citroen DS weights approximately 357 kg more than 1998 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, 1972 Citroen DS (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen DS | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | DS | Avella |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2347 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2400 mm |
