1960 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 785 kg more than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 2002 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo. 2002 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1960 Moretti Spider Turismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Moretti Spider Turismo | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Moretti | Kia |
Model | Spider Turismo | Potentia |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 748 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2720 mm |