2001 BMW M vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 BMW M 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 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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 M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | M | Potentia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |