1999 Kia Potentia vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 10 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1999 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1999 Kia Potentia. 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Potentia. 2009 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Potentia | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Kia | Ferrari |
| Model | Potentia | 599 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
