2002 Kia Potentia vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 495 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Potentia | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Potentia | 5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |