1999 Kia Sportage vs. 1983 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 4,754 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini LM (327 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1143 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1983 Lamborghini LM (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Sportage | 1983 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Kia | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sportage | LM |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 2600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
