1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 219 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Spider | Sportage |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |