1999 Kia Potentia vs. 2005 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2005 Porsche GT2 is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Porsche GT2.
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, 2005 Porsche GT2 (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Potentia | 2005 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Potentia | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
