1984 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1997 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1997 Kia Sephia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. Both 1984 Fiat Ritmo and 1997 Kia Sephia are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (81 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Kia Sephia. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Sephia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1984 Fiat Ritmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Fiat Ritmo | 1997 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ritmo | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
