1980 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2000 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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Avella |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
