1979 Innocenti Mini vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Innocenti Mini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Innocenti Mini would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1979 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Avella weights approximately 198 kg more than 1979 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Innocenti Mini | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Innocenti | Kia |
| Model | Mini | Avella |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2400 mm |
