1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 715 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ferrari | Kia |
Model | 500 Mondial | Potentia |
Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1465 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2720 mm |