1995 BMW 330 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia. 1997 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 330 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |