2000 Ford Laser vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2000 Ford Laser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Laser weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 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 Ford Laser (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Laser | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Laser | Avella |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
