1997 BMW 730 vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1997 BMW 730 and 1997 Kia Avella were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 830 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 730 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2400 mm |
