1998 Renault Clio vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, both 1998 Renault Clio and 1998 Kia Capital were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Renault Clio. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Capital weights approximately 360 kg more than 1998 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Clio. (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Clio. 1998 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Clio | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Clio | Capital |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
