1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (218 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 345 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, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee (390 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Potentia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |