1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 1998 Kia Capital is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 615 kg more than 1998 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 De Tomaso Deauville 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 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
| Model | Deauville | Capital |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
