1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1978 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Potentia | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Potentia | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1465 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2190 mm |
