2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 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 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (257 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1998 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 775 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Avella |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
