2007 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Potentia. (181 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Potentia. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2002 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 2002 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 325 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
