1997 Kia Avella vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 2,615 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 475 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, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Avella | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
