1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 645 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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. 2002 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia 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:
1963 Lancia Appia | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Lancia | Kia |
Model | Appia | Potentia |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |