1998 Kia Capital vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, both 1998 Kia Capital and 1998 Mercedes-Benz V were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 675 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 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Capital | 1998 Mercedes-Benz V | |
Make | Kia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capital | V |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3010 mm |