2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 225 kg more than 1997 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Avella |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
