1997 Lancia K vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, both 1997 Lancia K and 1997 Kia Capital were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Lancia K is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia K (204 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia K should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia K weights approximately 215 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 Lancia K (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia K will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia K | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Lancia | Kia |
| Model | K | Capital |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
