1999 Kia Potentia vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Potentia | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Potentia | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |