1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1998 Kia Capital

To start off, 1998 Kia Capital is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (168 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 250 kg more than 1998 Kia Capital. 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 Renault Safrane (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital. 1998 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault Safrane has manual transmission. 1993 Renault Safrane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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