2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Honda S2000.
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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | S2000 | Potentia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |