1968 Maserati Mistral vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mistral.
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 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia. 1998 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1968 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1968 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Maserati Mistral | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Maserati | Kia |
| Model | Mistral | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
