1998 Kia Capital vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Capital would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 645 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.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Capital | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Capital | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |