1976 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 19 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Sedan.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chrysler Sedan | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Sedan | Sportage |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2640 mm |