1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1098 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Carnival |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2497 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |