2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1998 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1998 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1998 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
