1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F355 and 1996 Kia Avella were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 435 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | F355 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |
