1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,924 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 136 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (283 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | Dino | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
