1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Abarth | Kia |
| Model | 1300 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2640 mm |
