1999 Kia Avella vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 802 kg more than 1999 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, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Avella | P5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2820 mm |
