1998 Kia Capital vs. 1998 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1998 Kia Capital and 1998 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Capital weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Toyota Celica.
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 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Capital | 1998 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Capital | Celica |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |