1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 2600 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2583 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |