2009 Toyota Yaris vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Capital. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Capital would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 359 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital.
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, 1996 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Capital will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 1996 Kia Capital has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Kia Capital will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Yaris | 1996 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Yaris | Capital |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2530 mm |
