2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. Both 2000 Kia Sportage and 1997 Kia Potentia are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 8 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
