1998 Kia Capital vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 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 3,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 395 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 2001 Toyota Tundra 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Capital | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Capital | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3270 mm |
