2000 Kia Avella vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Opel Vectra (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 595 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, 2003 Opel Vectra (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Avella | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
