1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 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:
1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Potentia |
Year Released | 1942 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |