1998 Rover 75 vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, both 1998 Rover 75 and 1998 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 Rover 75.
Because 1998 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Rover 75 | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Rover | Kia |
Model | 75 | Potentia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1950 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |