As a result, it has an extraordinarily high heat capacity, and takes a very long time to fully respond to changes in temperature. (climatesight.org)
Due to the much higher heat capacity of soil relative to air and the thermal insulation provided by vegetation and surface soil layers, seasonal changes in soil temperature deep in the ground are much less than and lag significantly behind seasonal changes in overlying air temperature. (builditsolar.com)
Kia says this delivers higher heat capacity and improved resistance to brake fade, and claims the result is improved 100 - 0 km / h stopping distances — from 36.4 to 35.0 metres. (motoring.com.au)