2001 Kia Potentia vs. 1995 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena 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 41 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 1995 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Potentia | Serena |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |