1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 605 kg more than 1997 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Avella |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |
