1975 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 92 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Capri | Avella |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
