1999 Kia Avella vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1999 Kia Avella is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (192 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 447 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 (245 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Kia | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Avella | 164 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
