1998 Kia Capital vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 628 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 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (295 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Capital | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Capital | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |
