2002 Kia Potentia vs. 2002 Holden Vectra
To start off, both 2002 Kia Potentia and 2002 Holden Vectra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Vectra (139 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 165 kg more than 2002 Holden Vectra.
Because 2002 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Holden Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Vectra (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia. 2002 Holden Vectra has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Holden Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Potentia | 2002 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Kia | Holden |
| Model | Potentia | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
