1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Potentia (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2000 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Kia |
| Model | 109 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
