1998 Citroen XM vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 1998 Citroen XM is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Capital weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Citroen XM.
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 Citroen XM (174 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Citroen XM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital. 1996 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen XM has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen XM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Citroen XM | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | XM | Capital |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
