1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Kia Potentia.
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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Potentia | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Potentia | 300B |
Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
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 | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3050 mm |