1999 Kia Avella vs. 1966 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo P 1800 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 174 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, 1966 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 1966 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Avella | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
