1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 126 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia. 2000 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Lotus | Kia |
Model | Esprit | Potentia |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |