1998 Kia Capital vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 10 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1175 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 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1998 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Capital will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Kia Capital | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Capital | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2926 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 | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |