1976 BMW 630 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 229 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 630 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
