2001 Kia Potentia vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2001 Kia Potentia and 2001 Peugeot 206 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 30 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 206. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Potentia | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Potentia | 206 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
