1997 Acura Integra vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, both 1997 Acura Integra and 1997 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1997 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1997 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 315 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Acura Integra, 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra. 1997 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Acura Integra | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | Integra | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
