2001 Kia Potentia vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 10 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia. 2011 Nissan Titan 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. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Potentia | Titan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3560 mm |