1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1995 Kia Capital
To start off, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Capital would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 215 kg more than 1995 Kia Capital. 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 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Capital. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1995 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Kia |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | Capital |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2530 mm |
