1998 Kia Potentia vs. 2005 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2005 Seat Alhambra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Potentia 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 30 more horse power than 2005 Seat Alhambra. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 191 kg more than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Because 2005 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Alhambra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Seat Alhambra (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Potentia | 2005 Seat Alhambra | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Potentia | Alhambra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
