1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Monaro | Potentia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |