1988 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Kia Potentia.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Caprice | Potentia |
Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |