2009 BMW 328 vs. 2001 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 8 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Potentia.
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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 2001 Kia Potentia | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 328 | Potentia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |