2008 BMW 118 vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 118 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
