1989 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 1996 Kia Capital is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 815 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Capital |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2530 mm |
