2001 Kia Potentia vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Potentia would be higher. Both 2001 Kia Potentia and 2002 Kia Potentia are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia. 2002 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2001 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 2001 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Potentia | Potentia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |