1989 Ferrari 208 vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 235 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
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, 1989 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 208 | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Kia |
| Model | 208 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
