1996 Kia Capital vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 4 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 540 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 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Capital | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Capital | Korando |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
