1997 Kia Capital vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 883 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Capital | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Capital | Titan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3560 mm |
