1998 Chrysler Concorde vs. 1998 Kia Sephia
To start off, both 1998 Chrysler Concorde and 1998 Kia Sephia were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Concorde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Concorde (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1998 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Concorde should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Concorde weights approximately 495 kg more than 1998 Kia Sephia. 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, 1998 Chrysler Concorde (255 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler Concorde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Sephia. 1998 Chrysler Concorde has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Sephia has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Sephia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chrysler Concorde will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chrysler Concorde | 1998 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Concorde | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2734 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
