2000 Kia Avella vs. 2006 BMW 325
To start off, 2006 BMW 325 is newer by 6 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 725 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, 2006 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2006 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Avella | 325 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |
