1998 Kia Capital vs. 1998 Acura RL
To start off, both 1998 Kia Capital and 1998 Acura RL were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura RL (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura RL weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital. 1998 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Capital will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Capital | 1998 Acura RL | |
| Make | Kia | Acura |
| Model | Capital | RL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2920 mm |
