1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1968 Subaru 360. 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, 1998 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Potentia | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Potentia | 360 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 355 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 1810 mm |
