1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 185 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
