2000 Kia Avella vs. 2004 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2004 Lancia Thesis is newer by 4 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 2,450 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lancia Thesis (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 765 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, 2004 Lancia Thesis (226 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2004 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Avella | Thesis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2450 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |
