1997 Kia Potentia vs. 1979 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Violet 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 Nissan Violet. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Potentia | 1979 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Potentia | Violet |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |