1977 Fiat Campagnola vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 152 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat Campagnola | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Campagnola | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
