1973 Austin Marina vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 585 kg more than 1973 Austin Marina. 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, 2002 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina. 2002 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1973 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1973 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Austin | Kia |
Model | Marina | Potentia |
Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |