2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, both 2002 Hyundai Equus 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 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (271 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Equus | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Equus | Potentia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |