1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,322 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Avella weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | Visa | Avella |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
