1999 Kia Avella vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 882 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Avella | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2870 mm |
