1967 Fiat 600 vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 857 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 600 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
