1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. 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 (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Fellow | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 1542 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 60 L |
