1980 Ferrari 400 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 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ferrari 400. 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 400 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4821 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
