1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,357 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Giulietta | Avella |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1357 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
