1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Avella weights approximately 150 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fiesta | Avella |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2400 mm |
