1980 Fiat 131 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 437 kg more than 1980 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Fiat 131. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Fiat 131 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 131 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 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 | 1020 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
