2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 113 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Sienna | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Sienna | Potentia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |