1997 Kia Capital vs. 1999 Lada Niva
To start off, 1999 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1999 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Capital weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lada Niva 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, 1997 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Capital | 1999 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Kia | Lada |
| Model | Capital | Niva |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
