1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 915 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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 (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Abarth | Kia |
Model | 850 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |