2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1999 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1999 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1042 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1999 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Charger | Avella |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2400 mm |
