1993 Kia Capital vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Kia Capital would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo XC90 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 854 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 2005 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo XC90 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, 2005 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Kia Capital | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Capital | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
