2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 453 kg more than 1998 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 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Cee'd | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Cee'd | Avella |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
