1997 Kia Capital vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 1997 Kia Capital and 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 235 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1997 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1997 Kia Capital will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Capital | 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Kia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Capital | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2900 mm |
