1997 Kia Potentia vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 117 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 615 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Potentia | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Potentia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2380 mm |