2000 Kia Avella vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,488 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 285 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Avella | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
