1998 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ascari A10 weights approximately 365 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Avella | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Kia | Ascari |
| Model | Avella | A10 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2636 mm |
