1962 Fiat 1100 vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 595 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1100. 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, 1998 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 1100 | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 1100 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2720 mm |
