1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 197 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | SZ | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
