1999 Kia Avella vs. 2000 Renault Safrane
To start off, 2000 Renault Safrane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Safrane weights approximately 607 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, 2000 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2000 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Avella | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2770 mm |
