2010 Volvo S60 vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 2010 Volvo S60 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1998 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1998 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S60 weights approximately 444 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S60 | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Volvo | Kia |
| Model | S60 | Capital |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2530 mm |
