2002 Kia Potentia vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Senator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Senator would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Potentia | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Potentia | Senator |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |