1962 AC Aceca vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca 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 49 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 591 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | AC | Kia |
| Model | Aceca | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
