1998 Kia Capital vs. 1998 Kia Joice
To start off, both 1998 Kia Capital and 1998 Kia Joice were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Joice (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Joice weights approximately 60 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 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Capital | 1998 Kia Joice | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Capital | Joice |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |