2000 Kia Potentia vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2002 TVR Tamora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 435 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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, 2002 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Potentia | 2002 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Kia | TVR |
Model | Potentia | Tamora |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |