1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 622 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Kia Sportage (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Alfasud | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
