1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 1610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 1610 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 1610. 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, 1998 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler 1610 | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | 1610 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |