1998 Kia Potentia vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 9 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 Kia Potentia. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Potentia | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Kia | Maserati |
Model | Potentia | GranSport |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |