2002 Kia Potentia vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 675 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Potentia | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Potentia | 450 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
