1992 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Camaro 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. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Camaro | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Camaro | Potentia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |