1999 Kia Potentia vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. Both 1999 Kia Potentia and 1995 Renault Sport Spider are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 540 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
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, both vehicles can yield 181 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Kia Potentia | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Potentia | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |