1981 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Avella weights approximately 115 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fiesta | Avella |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
