1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Borrego |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 78 L |