1999 Kia Avella vs. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 6 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 357 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2005 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Avella | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2390 mm |
