2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1313 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1998 Kia Capital | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Capital |
Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 624 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2638 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4783 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2743 mm | 2530 mm |