1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2001 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2001 Kia Sportage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Sportage weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Because 2001 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2001 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | 2600 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
