1998 BMW 320 vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1998 BMW 320 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 550 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 320 | Avella |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2400 mm |
