2010 Honda Pilot vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 630 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.
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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Pilot | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Pilot | Capital |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2530 mm |
