1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 55 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | A 55 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 182 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |