1999 Kia Potentia vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 535 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Potentia | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Kia | Triumph |
| Model | Potentia | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
