1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 43 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 54 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 185 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1515 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 | 46 L | 58 L |
