2002 Dodge Razor vs. 2002 Kia Potentia

To start off, both 2002 Dodge Razor and 2002 Kia Potentia were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Razor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Razor (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Razor should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 330 kg more than 2002 Dodge Razor.

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, 2002 Dodge Razor (312 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Razor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia. 2002 Kia Potentia has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Razor has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Razor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Dodge Razor 2002 Kia Potentia
Make Dodge Kia
Model Razor Potentia
Year Released 2002 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 251 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 181 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1135 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2720 mm


 

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