1997 Renault Espace vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, both 1997 Renault Espace 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Renault Espace. (111 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Espace weights approximately 305 kg more than 1997 Kia Capital.
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 Renault Espace (234 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital. 1997 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Espace | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Espace | Capital |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
