1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Spirit (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 336 kg more than 1999 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, 1988 Dodge Spirit (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Spirit | Avella |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2400 mm |
