1999 Kia Avella vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 11 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 327 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Avella | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3698 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2466 mm |
