2012 Toyota Corolla vs. 2002 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Potentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Potentia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Potentia weights approximately 210 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Kia Potentia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2002 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2002 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Corolla | Potentia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4554 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2720 mm |
