1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 130 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
