1984 Buick Estate vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 970 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Estate | 1998 Kia Avella | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Estate | Avella |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 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 |