1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 687 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Skylark | Avella |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2400 mm |
