2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1998 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | GAZ | Kia |
| Model | 3111 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
