2001 Kia Potentia vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2009 Nissan NP300 is newer by 8 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 2009 Nissan NP300 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 65 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Potentia | NP300 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2960 mm |