1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 and 1999 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 182 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | 146 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
