2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 795 kg more than 1996 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XJ | Avella |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2400 mm |
