2000 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 2000 Dodge Intrepid is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Capital would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital. 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, 2000 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Intrepid | Capital |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
