1996 Kia Capital vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, both 1996 Kia Capital and 1996 Kia Avella were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1996 Kia Capital and 1996 Kia Avella are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Capital weights approximately 380 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. 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, 1996 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Kia Capital | 1996 Kia Avella | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Capital | Avella |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |