1998 Audi A8 vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, both 1998 Audi A8 and 1998 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A8 (300 HP) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Because 1998 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Audi A8 (400 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 1998 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A8 | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A8 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
