2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 2 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (148 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Potentia weights approximately 385 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
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, 2001 Kia Potentia (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda Roadster | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Mazda | Kia |
Model | Roadster | Potentia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1838 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |