1998 Kia Potentia vs. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Kia Potentia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. Both 1998 Kia Potentia and 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 205 kg more than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Potentia | 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Potentia | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
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 | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |