1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1988 Mazda 929
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mazda 929 would be higher. Both 1998 Kia Potentia and 1988 Mazda 929 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1988 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Mazda 929. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Potentia | 1988 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Potentia | 929 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |