1996 Peugeot 605 vs. 1996 Kia Capital

To start off, both 1996 Peugeot 605 and 1996 Kia Capital were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 115 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.

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 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital. 1996 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1996 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 605 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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