2009 Kia Borrego vs. 1997 Kia Potentia

To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego 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 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.

Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia. 2009 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Potentia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Borrego 1997 Kia Potentia
Make Kia Kia
Model Borrego Potentia
Year Released 2009 1997
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4625 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 337 HP 174 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 438 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4960 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2720 mm


 

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