2011 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1997 Kia Potentia. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Potentia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 282 kg more than 1997 Kia Potentia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Kia Potentia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord Crosstour | Potentia |
Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2720 mm |