1993 Kia Capital vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 20 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1029 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 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Kia Capital | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Capital | X5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2933 mm |
