1998 Kia Capital vs. 1998 Lada 111
To start off, both 1998 Kia Capital and 1998 Lada 111 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 Lada 111. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Capital weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Lada 111. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada 111. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Capital | 1998 Lada 111 | |
Make | Kia | Lada |
Model | Capital | 111 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |