2000 Kia Avella vs. 2009 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Kia Rondo is newer by 9 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rondo (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rondo weights approximately 370 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, 2009 Kia Rondo (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2009 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Avella | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
