1978 Bitter Diplomat 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 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 765 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Bitter | Kia |
| Model | Diplomat | Avella |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
