1996 Kia Capital vs. 1998 Rover 75
To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Rover 75. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital.
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, 1998 Rover 75 (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital. 1998 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1996 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1996 Kia Capital will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Kia Capital | 1998 Rover 75 | |
Make | Kia | Rover |
Model | Capital | 75 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |