1999 Kia Avella vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 12 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Focus weights approximately 272 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, 2011 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Avella | Focus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2614 mm |
