2000 Audi A4 vs. 2000 Kia Potentia

To start off, both 2000 Audi A4 and 2000 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A4 (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Audi A4.

Because 2000 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Audi A4 2000 Kia Potentia
Make Audi Kia
Model A4 Potentia
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 85.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 87.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2720 mm


 

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