1997 Kia Potentia vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 16 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 565 kg more than 1997 Kia Potentia. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Potentia | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Potentia | 6 series |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2855 mm |