1997 Kia Potentia vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 125 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Potentia | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Potentia | 190 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82.8 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 | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |