1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Kia Avella were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,893 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 318 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1893 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
