2000 Chevrolet Astro vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 1 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Astro (184 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 977 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, 2000 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Astro | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Astro | Avella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2400 mm |
