1993 Kia Capital vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 675 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 1993 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1993 Kia Capital will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Kia Capital | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Capital | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
