1998 Kia Capital vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 14 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Kia Capital | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Capital | Q3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
