2000 Kia Avella vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 523 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avella | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2450 mm |
