1990 Toyota Century vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 1996 Kia Capital is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 475 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 1990 Toyota Century 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 1990 Toyota Century. 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Century | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Century | Capital |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
