2010 Audi A8 vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 12 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 675 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 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Capital. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A8 | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A8 | Capital |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5192 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3073 mm | 2530 mm |
