2006 Nissan Armada vs. 1997 Kia Capital

To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada is newer by 9 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 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1182 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.

Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.

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