1999 Honda Odyssey vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 491 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.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Odyssey | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Odyssey | Potentia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |