1999 Kia Potentia vs. 2003 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2003 TVR Tamora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1999 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 TVR Tamora.
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, 2003 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Potentia | 2003 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Kia | TVR |
| Model | Potentia | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| 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 | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
