2000 Kia Avella vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2000 Kia Avella is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 555 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | Bora |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
