2000 Kia Avella vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Kappa (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 610 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, 1996 Lancia Kappa (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Avella | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
