1978 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 785 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 Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Caprice | Avella |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
