1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 975 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Avella |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |
