1998 Kia Avella vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1998 Kia Avella is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 160 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 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 200. (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Avella | 200 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
