1973 BMW 3 vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 355 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 3 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
