2001 BMW Compact vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 4 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. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Kia Potentia. 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, 2001 BMW Compact (237 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | Compact | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
