1999 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 645 kg more than 2000 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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Regal | Avella |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
