1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 500 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | Mondial | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
