1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1999 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman.
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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Potentia. 1999 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Statesman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Statesman | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | Statesman | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
