2000 Kia Avella vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 775 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Avella | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Kia | Aston Martin |
| Model | Avella | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1322 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2604 mm |
