1958 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 995 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Fiat 500 | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | 500 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1958 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2720 mm |