2000 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Kia Avella

To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2000 Kia Avella were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider (155 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 441 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Alfa Romeo Spider 2000 Kia Avella
Make Alfa Romeo Kia
Model Spider Avella
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 1322 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1356 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2400 mm


 

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