1997 Kia Potentia vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1997 Kia Potentia and 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 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 24 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. (150 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 146. 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 Alfa Romeo 146, 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 Alfa Romeo 146 (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Potentia | 1997 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Kia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Potentia | 146 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |