1993 Kia Capital vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 231 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 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Kia Capital | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Kia | Porsche |
| Model | Capital | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
