1981 Vauxhall Chevette vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 82 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 610 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 1998 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1981 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Vauxhall Chevette | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Vauxhall | Kia |
Model | Chevette | Potentia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2720 mm |