1981 Buick Estate vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 965 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Estate | Avella |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 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 |
