1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 680 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fairlane | Avella |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2400 mm |
