1990 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 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, 1990 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escort | Avella |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2400 mm |
