1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 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, 1999 Kia Sportage (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 625 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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 1983 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Alfasud | Sportage |
Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |