2008 Jeep Compass vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2008 Jeep Compass is newer by 9 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Compass weights approximately 1060 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, 2008 Jeep Compass (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Compass | Avella |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2400 mm |
