2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1016 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Express | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2481 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |
