2002 Kia Potentia vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Kia Potentia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 87 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Potentia | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Potentia | Esprit |
Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 542 Nm |
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 | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2430 mm |