1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 935 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Roadmaster | Avella |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
