1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Alfetta | Potentia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |