2001 Holden HSV vs. 2001 Kia Potentia

To start off, both 2001 Holden HSV and 2001 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden HSV is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 Holden HSV (692 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm). This means 2001 Holden HSV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia. 2001 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2001 Holden HSV has manual transmission. 2001 Holden HSV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Holden HSV 2001 Kia Potentia
Make Holden Kia
Model HSV Potentia
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5698 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 692 Nm 182 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic


 

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