1996 Kia Capital vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 17 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 283 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 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Kia Capital | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Capital | Outback |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
