1978 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 885 kg more than 1998 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 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Avella |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
