1997 Kia Capital vs. 2011 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2011 Nissan Juke is newer by 14 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Juke is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Juke (188 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Juke weights approximately 9 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.
Because 2011 Nissan Juke is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Juke 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, 2011 Nissan Juke (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Juke will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Kia Capital | 2011 Nissan Juke | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Capital | Juke |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |