1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 675 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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LeSabre | Avella |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
