1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Kia Avella

To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Avella weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. 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 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Fiat Seicento 1998 Kia Avella
Make Fiat Kia
Model Seicento Avella
Year Released 1998 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 899 cc 1323 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 38 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 65 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2400 mm


 

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