1999 Volkswagen Caravelle vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, both 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle and 1999 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 264 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 1999 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Caravelle | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
