2001 Kia Potentia vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 149 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim.
Because 2001 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Potentia | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Kia | Plymouth |
| Model | Potentia | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
