1997 Kia Avella vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 6 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 718 more horse power than 1997 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 85 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Avella | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Kia | TVR |
| Model | Avella | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |
