2008 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Capital would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (200 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 925 kg more than 1998 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Touareg | Capital |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
