1993 Kia Capital vs. 1990 Volvo 960

To start off, 1993 Kia Capital is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 224 kg more than 1993 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Volvo 960 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 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Kia Capital (152 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1993 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.

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