1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 43 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia. 1993 Nissan Laurel 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. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Potentia | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Potentia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |