1940 Buick Century vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1940 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1940 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1940 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1940 Buick Century | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Century | Potentia |
Year Released | 1940 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5247 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |