2007 BMW 650 vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1999 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 650 | Avella |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2400 mm |
