1981 BMW 525 vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1981 BMW 525.
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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 525 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
