2001 Kia Potentia vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 11 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2001 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia. 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Kia Potentia | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Kia | Cadillac |
Model | Potentia | Escalade |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2946 mm |