1974 Plymouth Trail Duster vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (414 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Plymouth | Kia |
| Model | Trail Duster | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
