2000 Kia Potentia vs. 1971 Opel Commodore
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Opel Commodore. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 295 kg more than 1971 Opel Commodore. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Potentia | 1971 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Potentia | Commodore |
Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |