1993 Kia Capital vs. 1993 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1993 Kia Capital and 1993 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 309. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Kia Capital weights approximately 491 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 309. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Kia Capital | 1993 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Capital | 309 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |
