2001 Kia Potentia vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 6 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. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 217 kg more than 2001 Kia Potentia.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Potentia | Pregio |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1682 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |