1984 Ford Orion vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Orion would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Ford Orion. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Orion. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Orion | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Orion | Avella |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
