1997 Kia Potentia vs. 2002 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 305 kg more than 2002 Panoz AIV.
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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Potentia | 2002 Panoz AIV | |
Make | Kia | Panoz |
Model | Potentia | AIV |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |