1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 922 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Avella |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
