2001 Kia Potentia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz T would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz T.
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.
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2001 Kia Potentia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Potentia | T |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |