2000 Kia Avella vs. 2003 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2003 Panoz Esperante 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Panoz Esperante (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 355 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 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2003 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Kia | Panoz |
| Model | Avella | Esperante |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2720 mm |
