1968 Holden Brougham vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Brougham (182 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Holden Brougham. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Brougham | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Brougham | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
