1999 Kia Avella vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 10 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 1389 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, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | Polo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
