2003 GMC Safari vs. 1993 Kia Capital
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Kia Capital would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1993 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1993 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 629 kg more than 1993 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Kia Capital, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Safari | 1993 Kia Capital | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Safari | Capital |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
