1979 Holden GTS 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 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 560 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 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden GTS | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | GTS | Avella |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4141 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
