2007 BMW X3 vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 7 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 825 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, 2007 BMW X3 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X3 | Avella |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2400 mm |
