2001 MCC Smart vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 765 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart. 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | MCC | Kia |
| Model | Smart | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2720 mm |
