2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
