1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd

To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 647 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.

Because 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 2010 Kia Cee'd
Make Alfa Romeo Kia
Model Coupe Cee'd
Year Released 1969 2010
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1582 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 8800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 77.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 17.3:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 1367 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 990 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 53 L


 

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