2001 Kia Potentia vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 495 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. 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 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Potentia | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |