2000 Kia Potentia vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 5 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2000 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 379 kg more than 2000 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Potentia | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Potentia | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1844 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
