1997 Kia Capital vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 15 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 145 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital. 2012 Toyota Camry 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. 2012 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Kia Capital | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Capital | Camry |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2776 mm |
