1963 Triumph Herald vs. 1996 Kia Capital

To start off, 1996 Kia Capital is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Capital weights approximately 484 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Triumph Herald 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 1963 Triumph Herald. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital, 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, 1996 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald. 1996 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1963 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1963 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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