1966 Abarth 700 vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 1061 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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 (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1966 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1966 Abarth 700 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 700 | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Abarth | Kia |
Model | 700 | Borrego |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 4627 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 337 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 78 L |