1999 Kia Avella vs. 2011 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2011 Seat Ibiza 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Ibiza (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 264 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 Seat Ibiza (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2011 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Avella | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
