1983 Opel Senator vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Opel Senator would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Opel Senator. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1983 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Opel Senator. 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, 1983 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Opel Senator | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Opel | Kia |
Model | Senator | Potentia |
Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |