1996 Toyota MR2 vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, both 1996 Toyota MR2 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital.
Because 1996 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Capital (152 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (131 Nm). This means 1996 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2. 1996 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota MR2 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota MR2 | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | MR2 | Capital |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
