1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 600 kg more than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Ritmo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
