1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 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 82 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1980 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Potentia | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Potentia | 66 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
