1996 Kia Capital vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Kia Capital | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Capital | Legacy |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |