1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 5 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen. 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Aspen | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Aspen | Potentia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |