2012 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Kia Capital
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 15 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1997 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 655 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.
Because 2012 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Capital, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 1997 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Charger | Capital |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2530 mm |
