2001 Kia Potentia vs. 2001 Lada 110
To start off, both 2001 Kia Potentia and 2001 Lada 110 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 68 more horse power than 2001 Lada 110. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 445 kg more than 2001 Lada 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lada 110, 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, 2001 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada 110. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 2001 Lada 110 | |
Make | Kia | Lada |
Model | Potentia | 110 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |