2002 Xedos 9 vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Capital would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1997 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Xedos 9 | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Xedos | Kia |
| Model | 9 | Capital |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
