2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Potentia would be higher. Both 2002 Toyota Caldina and 2001 Kia Potentia are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Caldina | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Caldina | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
