1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 995 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Abarth | Kia |
Model | 595 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2720 mm |