1972 Fiat 125 vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 505 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125. 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, 2000 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 125 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
