1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Giulietta | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
