1999 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Potentia weights approximately 625 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Honda Civic, 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 Kia Potentia (181 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1998 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Potentia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |