2002 Kia Potentia vs. 2002 Lada 119
To start off, both 2002 Kia Potentia and 2002 Lada 119 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 62 more horse power than 2002 Lada 119. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 119. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 415 kg more than 2002 Lada 119. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lada 119, 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 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 119. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 119.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Kia Potentia | 2002 Lada 119 | |
Make | Kia | Lada |
Model | Potentia | 119 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |