1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 903 kg more than 1996 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 400 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
