2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 12 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 635 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 2009 Dodge Charger 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, 2009 Dodge Charger 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Charger | Capital |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |
