1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 775 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
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1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 125 F1 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2720 mm |