1998 Kia Capital vs. 2005 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Actyon 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Actyon (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 447 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 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon 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 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Capital | 2005 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Capital | Actyon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |
