1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 625 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella. 1990 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1996 Kia Avella has manual transmission. 1996 Kia Avella will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Seville | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Seville | Avella |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4472 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2400 mm |
