2000 Kia Avella vs. 2000 Saturn SC

To start off, both 2000 Kia Avella and 2000 Saturn SC were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn SC (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn SC weights approximately 155 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, 2000 Saturn SC (165 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Kia Avella 2000 Saturn SC
Make Kia Saturn
Model Avella SC
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1322 cc 1901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 915 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2610 mm


 

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