2011 Audi Q7 vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 14 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 818 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | Q7 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5394 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2720 mm |
