1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Avanti Avanti.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 1981 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Avanti Avanti | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Avanti | Kia |
| Model | Avanti | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
