2005 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Kia Capital

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Capital weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 1995 Kia Capital (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Kia Capital has manual transmission. 1995 Kia Capital will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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