1979 Lancia Stratos vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 1996 Kia Capital is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Capital weights approximately 341 kg more than 1979 Lancia Stratos.
Because 1979 Lancia Stratos 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 1979 Lancia Stratos. 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, 1979 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital. 1996 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Stratos 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Stratos | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Lancia | Kia |
| Model | Stratos | Capital |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
