2000 Kia Potentia vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 715 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Potentia | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Potentia | Seven |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2190 mm |
