1989 Audi 100 vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (118 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 405 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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | 100 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2400 mm |
