1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, both 1998 Citroen Xsara and 1998 Kia Capital were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Capital (114 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Capital weights approximately 305 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Citroen Xsara | 1998 Kia Capital | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Xsara | Capital |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |