1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 Kia Potentia. 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 512 BBi | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
