2009 Kia Borrego vs. 1970 Lancia Fulvia

To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Fulvia. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Kia Borrego 1970 Lancia Fulvia
Make Kia Lancia
Model Borrego Fulvia
Year Released 2009 1970
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4625 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 337 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 438 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 38 L