1997 Kia Potentia vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 345 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Potentia | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Potentia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 182 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |