1992 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Kia Potentia

To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic 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 15 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 415 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 1998 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic 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:

1992 Honda Civic 1998 Kia Potentia
Make Honda Kia
Model Civic Potentia
Year Released 1992 1998
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 85.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 87.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1260 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2720 mm


 

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