1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2006 Kia Magentis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Kia Magentis. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Magentis weights approximately 670 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Magentis. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Magentis |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |
